Fujitsu LifeBook T2020 Review

Fujitsu just recently updated their popular business tablet the T2010 with a new processor and chipset. Welcome the LifeBook T2020, which we got our hands on for review. This tablet has the same design, build, display and most of the features just better in the performance department. Check out our review of this sleek, lightweight LifeBook.

Intel Core 2 Duo U9300 1.2GHz, optional U9400 1.4GHz processor


Intel GS45 chipset

120GB (5400 rpm) hard drive, SSD optional

2GB DDR3-800Mhz SDRAM

Windows Vista Business with OneNote 2007

12.1" WXGA indoor/outdoor active digitizer display with wide viewing angles (1280x800)

Integrated speakers

2 x USB

1 x VGA - 15 pin

1 x IEEE 1394 (Firewire)

1 x Type I/II PCMCIA slot

1 x Smart Card slot

1 x Media card reader

1 x Microphone-in and 1 x Headphone

Atheros XSPAN (802.11a/b/g/n)

RJ-45 and RJ-11

10/100/1000 Ethernet

Bluetooth 2.0

High-capacity 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery

Weight: 3.8lbs.

Dimensions: 11.9" (Width) x 8.8" (Depth) x 1.36" (Thick)

Design and Build
The T2020 has a simple design that is sleek and appealing. It has that business feel to it, compact and lightweight, at 3.8lbs. It would be perfect for college students as well considering how small it is and the active digitizer is great for note-taking. The graphite color hides dirt very well and keeps the tablet looking professional. The chassis is solid and there is minimal flex, except for the keyboard area, which I will get to later.

There are a few dedicated tablet buttons on the bottom of the screen that change the screen orientation and function. They are very convenient, especially when using the T2020 in tablet mode. As I mentioned before this review is very similar to the T2010 review because none of the design features have changed.

Display

The active digitizer is great and the 12.1" WXGA screen is flawless. You can adjust the brightness level to your liking and I didn't notice much graininess. The colors are bright and vivid, so much that I almost forgot I was working with a tablet instead of a notebook. I didn't have any problems taking notes and since the T2020 has a bi-directional hinge it's great for presentations. It automatically changes orientation in tablet mode as well. The screen does have a glossy finish, but it's not that reflective. In fact it has great viewing angles and is readable outdoors.

Processor and System Performance

The T2020 I reviewed has a Intel Core 2 Duo U9300 1.2GHz processor and a 120GB hard drive. It didn't show any signs of lag at all. It booted-up quickly and had no problems surfing the Web or running the benchmarks. It did make a little noise when running the benchmarks, so you will know when this tiny machine is hard at work and there was a little CPU whine when idling. The T2020 is an improvement from its predecessor, the T2010. The benchmark scores are improved and the GS45 graphics and processor are to thank. Remember though, the T2020 isn't for gamers or power fiends.